David Baxter (1856–1895)
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- Born
- 1856
- Died
- 1895
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- Names in Stone
When was David Baxter born? 1856.
When did David Baxter die? 1895.
Life story
David Baxter (1856–1895) was born in 1856, and died in 1895, at about age 39. A cemetery record documents David's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about David's life.
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1861 · age 5 — The American Civil War began
1865 · age 9 — The Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated
1869 · age 13 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
1876 · age 20 — Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone
1892 · age 36 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
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When was David Baxter born?
David Baxter was born in 1856.
When did David Baxter die?
David Baxter died in 1895.
How old was David Baxter at the time of death?
David Baxter was about 39 years old.
Where is David Baxter buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents David's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when David Baxter was born?
Franklin Pierce was president of the United States when David was born.
Who was president when David Baxter died?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when David died.
What major events happened during David Baxter's lifetime?
During David's lifetime: the American Civil War began (1861, age 5); the Civil War ended and President Lincoln was assassinated (1865, age 9); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 13); Alexander Graham Bell patented the telephone (1876, age 20); Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 36).
Which U.S. censuses would include David Baxter?
Federal censuses taken during David's lifetime and now public: 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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1856
Death
1895
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